Business Insurance for Tree Service Professionals

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Damage to a client’s home during tree removal or an accident involving your bucket truck could lead to a lawsuit. Safeguard your business with insurance designed for arborists.

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What types of insurance do tree service businesses need?

These policies cover common risks of tree trimming and removal work.

General liability insurance

This policy covers basic arborist risks, such as a branch breaking a window at a client’s home. Bundle it with property insurance for savings in a business owner's policy.

BEST FOR

Slip-and-fall accidents
Damaged customer property
Libel or slander lawsuits

Commercial auto insurance

This policy covers vehicles owned by a tree trimming or arboriculture business. It pays for medical bills and damages after an accident, vehicle theft, weather damage, and vandalism.

BEST FOR

Car accidents
Vandalism and theft
Weather damage

Workers’ compensation insurance

Workers’ compensation insurance is required in almost every state for tree service businesses that have employees. It can cover medical bills for work-related injuries.

BEST FOR

Employee medical expenses
Missed wages
Legal costs

Contractor’s tools and equipment insurance

This policy helps pay for repair or replacement of an arborist’s climbing gear, chainsaws, and other tools if they are lost, stolen, or damaged. The items must be less than five years old.

BEST FOR

Equipment less than five years old
Mobile equipment
Small tools

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How much does insurance cost for tree service and landscaping professionals?

Landscaper calculating costs of medical, auto, and employee expenses.

Several factors will have an impact on insurance costs, including:

Landscaping services offered
Business equipment and property
Revenue
Location
Number of employees

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Why do tree service businesses need insurance?

Tree maintenance is dangerous work, and as a result, tree service companies deal with big liability. Tree service insurance can help your small business shoulder the legal and financial burden of property damage, auto accidents, employee injuries, equipment theft, and more.

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